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November/December 2013
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Carsharing
Could this innovative option be the answer to yourtransportation needs?
Whether it’s recycling trash, riding a bicycle, carpooling to work, or taking measures to reduce wasteful use of home utilities, many people are striving to incorporate green living strategies to reduce their environmental footprint.
Due to the toxic emissions cars and trucks produce, some people are taking their efforts a step further by drastically reducing or completely eliminating their use of a personal vehicle. As a result of these efforts, an up-and-coming service called carsharing was created. This concept is already popular in Europe and is increasing in popularity throughout North America.
Carsharing services help satisfy the needs of those who’ve chosen to do without a personal vehicle but still need occasional short-term
transportation that public transit systems can’t fulfill.
Carsharing isn’t the same as carpooling or traditional rental services. The mission of carsharing, according to The CarSharing Association, is to decrease personal car ownership and dependence on fossil fuels and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Carsharing also encourages residents to walk, cycle and take buses, while providing affordable access to vehicles for all constituencies, when needed.
Some additional benefits of carsharing include:
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Self-service reservation, pickup, and return of vehicle, available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
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No separate contract agreement required each time a vehicle is reserved.
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Rental vehicles can be reserved by the minute, hour or for a full day.
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Insurance, maintenance, and fuel charges are covered within the reservation cost.
Oklahoma City’s revitalized Deep Deuce District is one of many areas benefiting from carshare services. In addition, several of Oklahoma’s colleges and universities are also taking advantage of carshare programs on their campuses, including the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University and the University of Central Oklahoma.
While carsharing may be a great option for some users, there can be
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November/December 2013
Your Bottom Line
405.234.4253
800.970.OKMM
OklahomaMoneyMatters.org
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Carsharing
Could this innovative option be the answer to yourtransportation needs?
Whether it’s recycling trash, riding a bicycle, carpooling to work, or taking measures to reduce wasteful use of home utilities, many people are striving to incorporate green living strategies to reduce their environmental footprint.
Due to the toxic emissions cars and trucks produce, some people are taking their efforts a step further by drastically reducing or completely eliminating their use of a personal vehicle. As a result of these efforts, an up-and-coming service called carsharing was created. This concept is already popular in Europe and is increasing in popularity throughout North America.
Carsharing services help satisfy the needs of those who’ve chosen to do without a personal vehicle but still need occasional short-term
transportation that public transit systems can’t fulfill.
Carsharing isn’t the same as carpooling or traditional rental services. The mission of carsharing, according to The CarSharing Association, is to decrease personal car ownership and dependence on fossil fuels and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Carsharing also encourages residents to walk, cycle and take buses, while providing affordable access to vehicles for all constituencies, when needed.
Some additional benefits of carsharing include:
––
Self-service reservation, pickup, and return of vehicle, available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
––
No separate contract agreement required each time a vehicle is reserved.
––
Rental vehicles can be reserved by the minute, hour or for a full day.
––
Insurance, maintenance, and fuel charges are covered within the reservation cost.
Oklahoma City’s revitalized Deep Deuce District is one of many areas benefiting from carshare services. In addition, several of Oklahoma’s colleges and universities are also taking advantage of carshare programs on their campuses, including the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University and the University of Central Oklahoma.
While carsharing may be a great option for some users, there can be
cont. on page 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tax Prep
Money Talks
Q&A: The
ReMerge Program
We’re Thankful
Thoughtful Gifts
Winter Family Fun
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Your Home
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